{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1802","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 8-1802","heading":"Animal Care and Control Agency.","body":"(a)\nThe Mayor may contract, either by negotiation or competitive bid, with a District of Columbia humane organization to serve as the Animal Care and Control Agency. The Mayor may delegate all or part of his authority under this subchapter, including the issuance of notices of violations, to the Animal Care and Control Agency.\n\n(b)\nThe Animal Care and Control Agency shall:\n(1)\nPursuant to this subchapter, issue fines and citations for violations and deliver all fees collected to the Mayor.\n(2)\nAllow the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to inspect the Animal Care and Control Agency to determine compliance with District laws, regulations, policies, and contractual obligations;\n(3)\nEnsure that all contractually required records are accurate, easily accessible, and available at all times;\n(4)\nImmediately inform the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee of any significant changes in its operations or leadership;\n(5)\nRespond to all animal calls and emergencies in the District; and\n(6)\nPerform any other duties the Mayor designates that are consistent with the provisions of this subchapter.\n\n(c)\nThe Animal Care and Control Agency shall promote:\n(1)\nThe reduction of euthanasia of animals for which medical treatment or adoption is possible; and\n(2)\nThe utilization of trap, spay or neuter, and return practices as a means of controlling the feral cat population; provided, that all efforts shall be made to adopt out a trapped, tamable kitten.","path":["Title 8. Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.","Chapter 18. Animal Control.","Subchapter I. General."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/8-1802","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"6f2b7075e9dfafd9b21f721b89217ed696c01ca19e3246a70ad7ef34d9f4a0ee","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1801","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1803"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}